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Distribution of OSM SW as LXD container images

Proposer

EUAG

Type

Feature

Target MDG/TF

UI, SO, RO, VCA

Description

OSM SW distribution is currently done as source code, which is downloaded by an installer, which also creates several LXD containers for each component, and builds (compiles) the SW on those containers.

An option to distribute OSM SW as LXD containers would facilitate the installation and reduce substantially build time, as well as enabling a simple path for different deployment options (today alternative deployment options require a semi-manual build and installation process).

For instance, a developer could like to have a single container for the component that he is developing running in his own computer, while the rest of components could be located in a different place, e.g. in a VM in his private cloud. In that way, he could reduce its own setup to the minimum necessary to develop, and use the remote setup when he wants to test the whole system.

Demo or definition of done

N/A